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#Linux on a floppy? You can still do that today!

Hackaday

Linux On A Floppy: Still (Just About) Possible

Back in the early days of Linux, there were multiple floppy disk distributions. They made handy rescue or tinkering environments, and they packed i...

#retrocomputing #youtube

The Java Ring is a wearable #computer with 6kB of memory from 1998.

Nielsen Norman Group

Java Ring: A Wearable Computer: Article by Jakob Nielsen

The JavaRing, a piece of jewelry with 6 KB of RAM, was an early step towards wearable computers that integrate into our physical environment.

#hardware #java #retrocomputing

King’s Quest IV Retold - is a fan remake of the classic #point&click adventure game from #Sierra-Online.

King’s Quest IV Retold VGA + Talkie | Adventure Game Studio

Dear lovers of King

#retrogame #retrogaming

xSysInfo is an #opensource 'clone' of the well known #Commodore #Amiga tool sysinfo.

GitHub

GitHub - reinauer/xSysInfo: Extended System Information Utility for Classic Amiga Systems

Extended System Information Utility for Classic Amiga Systems - reinauer/xSysInfo

#retrocomputer #retrocomputing #application #software

OpenFodder, an #opensource implementation of the Cannon Fodder game engine has just released version 2.0

GitHub

Release 2.0.0 · OpenFodder/openfodder

Added the missing unarmed helicopters, stopped them being grenade droppers Improved helicopter briefing screen: Corrected mission text positioning...

#retrogame #retrogaming

eBPF is an awesome tool to get insights into the #linux kernel internals. I must admit I don't quite yet master it, this post has a list of handy #cli utilities that will help any #sysadmin in his troubleshooting journey.

It's FOSS

12 eBPF-Powered CLI Utilities That Every Modern Linux Sysadmin Should Master

Classic Linux tools are always there, but eBPF is the natural upgrade as it looks directly in the kernel. Once you start using these tools, it’s ...

NMOS 6510 Unintended Opcodes - is a free #pdf #book covering all the undocumented opcodes of the legendary MOS6510 #cpu 📄.pdf #retrocomputing #hardware #programming

AmiBootEnv turns your #PC into a #Commodore #Amiga #retrocomputer #retrocomputing

#TodayInHistory 1975 - IMS Associates begins ships its first IMSAI 8080 #computer kits to customers. Based on the #Intel 8080 and S-100 bus. It is a clone of its main competitor, the earlier MITS Altair 8800. It runs a highly modified version of the CP/M operating system called IMDOS. In total, between 17,000 and 20,000 units were produced. #retrocomputing #retrocomputer #hardware

Santa's Workout 5 is a new puzzle game for the #Commodore #c64 by Vector5 Games https://vector5games.itch.io/santas-workout-5 #retrogaming